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A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of greenery through a window.
A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Allestree, VIC
  • Place, Bridgewater Bay Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Budj Bim National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Allestree

Located in Allestree, this holiday home is by the sea. Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve and Bolwarra H43 Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Portland Maritime Discovery Centre and Portland Arts Centre. Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Portland Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. With power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Allestree, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bridgewater Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Portland Arts Centre - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Budj Bim National Park - 22 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Port Of Call - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Portland Fish N Chips - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A quiet retreat just a stroll from the ocean located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve and Bridgewater Bay Beach. Bolwarra H43 Bushland Reserve and Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Amazing loved every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes everything was good just the ch
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
Hi Maria Thank you for your review and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Peace

The home was cozy, super clean, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. We loved the hiking trails nearby and soaking in the scenery. It was the kind of place where you can truly unplug and reset.Our host was kind, helpful, and respectful. You can tell they care deeply about both the property and the guest experience.If you're looking for quiet, nature, and a little slice of peace, this is it. We'd come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Overall we had a great time here at Miffy’s House was clean & tidy and perfect for our needs. Located a short 8min drive from the centre of Portland was ideal. Walk down the driveway cross a road and we were standing on the sand watching our kelpie run wild, loving the water. The beds were comfortable, which was surprising as we had experienced shockers before. Only downside for us was the lounge suite sagged a lot & was very uncomfortable. Just meant we got off our bums and did a lot of tourist stuff lol. Would we go back there… yes that’s a definite
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review! We hope to welcome you back to Miffy's Cottage again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable pet friendly retreat

Miffy's Cottage was comfortable and just what we needed for a quiet long weekend away with our Kelpie. Property is pet friendly however both front and back yards were not secure enough for us to take our dog outside without being on a lead. He did enjoy watching the sheep and cows in the adjoining paddock from the sunroom though. Was a little disappointed that the beach is not really accessible directly from the street at the front of the property unless you scramble over the rock wall which we did not do. In any event we enjoyed our stay and the cottage was homely and had everything that we needed. Something I will note is that there was a good range a saucepans which you don't often find in other rental accommodation but only one of these saucepans had a lid so that was a bit strange. Overall it is a comfortable property and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
Thank you Kathy for your review, we hope to welcome you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A delightful cottage, clean, neat, roomy and comfortable, set back off the road and just a few steps from the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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